Modular Naming Service | Icebreaker

Modular Naming Service | Icebreaker

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The why guy, self-development junkie, technology aficionado, blockchain enthusiast, hang-glider pilot, green-tea drinker, a man of the world with a great love for people and their psychology. "The secret to living is giving." Let's Connect: Twitter: @whoisparul

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Jim focuses on blockchain/emerging tech business development and evangelism, especially between US & Japan. Formerly while at ConsenSys, he created and executed plans for their Tokyo office, sourced opportunities and partnerships with Japanese and US enterprises, evangelized Ethereum and decentralization, ran hackathons and events, and participated in the due diligence team for the in-house venture capital investment platform, Coven. Previously, he also served as VP of Strategic Alliances at ISI-Dentsu, the IT systems integrator group company of Dentsu, and worked in business development for LiDAR sensors used in autonomous vehicles. A Silicon Valley techie with an entrepreneurial and cross-cultural mindset, Jim has many years of experience in international business development, partner strategy, product and software engineering. He especially understand the mindset of Japanese companies and customers and can eliminate “lost in translation” moments. He has a passion for breaking down cultural barriers and translating language and customs between American and foreign groups to bridge diverse cultures across people and help realize their business goals. Receiving BSCS and MSCS degrees from Stanford, as a student Jim also studied at Stanford’s Center for Technology and Innovation (SCTI) in Kyoto. After graduating he worked as a software engineer for startups, investment banks, and research labs, and lived over 10 years in Japan. ※日本語の旧プロフィールもご用意してありますが古くなりましたので英語版をご覧ください。

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Dan Flanegan is a seasoned product and business leader with a track record of driving growth in XR, AI, gaming, and social tech. A three-time venture-backed entrepreneur, he specializes in product strategy, execution, and partner management for high-growth startups. Dan has held leadership roles at Qualcomm, ClayAIR, and Butter, and he currently advises and invests in emerging tech companies. As Product Lead at ClayAIR (acquired by Qualcomm), Dan built platform-agnostic hand tracking and gesture recognition solutions leveraging breakthrough computer vision, machine learning, and advanced cognitive science. The technology enabled hand interactions with XR virtual content, smart devices, and digital interfaces—no controller, no touch. As CEO & Co-founder of Butter, he led the development of a mobile app designed to help people make new friends anywhere in the world. Butter built a graph of people users wanted to connect with through photos and chat, generating over a billion mobile page views. Previously, Dan was Co-Founder & CEO of Soapbox Mobile, a mobile marketing platform provider. As CEO, he was responsible for the company’s vision and mission of helping brands enhance customer engagement through mobile. He played a key role in developing a next-generation mobile marketing and CRM platform that powered campaigns for major brands, including Levi’s, Guinness, Vans Warped Tour, Procter & Gamble, W Hotels, and General Motors. Soapbox was acquired in 2007. Dan is a Product Hunt Golden Kitty Winner and has been a featured speaker at The UC Irvine Graduate Computer Science Program, The Rady School of Management at UCSD, The MIT Enterprise Forum, and Dow Jones VentureWire. Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Lean Startup, growth, product management, marketing, advertising, virtual reality, mobile & wireless, mobile marketing, public relations, public speaking.

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Ivan is a seasoned software developer, entrepreneur, and trainer with over a decade of experience in creating innovative web products and exceptional user experiences. As a passionate Rubyist and technology advocate, Ivan excels at leveraging cutting-edge tools to deliver impactful solutions in fintech, blockchain, and payment systems. A technology executive with a proven track record in blockchain, decentralized finance, and AI, Ivan thrives on building transformative solutions that shape the digital landscape. He has led cross-functional teams, managed product development, and architected advanced platforms, contributing to the success of both startups and established enterprises. With experience in roles such as CTO, Founder, and Chief Architect, Ivan has been involved in projects ranging from blockchain platforms and AI-driven systems to mobile apps and scalable cloud solutions. He is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation while ensuring transparency, efficiency, and user-centric designs. Combining technical excellence with intuitive design, Ivan tackles complex challenges with precision and creativity. His expertise spans web and mobile development, as well as blockchain technologies like Ethereum and Solidity. Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship, product management, education, and behavioral psychology, Ivan approaches each project with a commitment to excellence. His competitive spirit, grounded in a collaborative and positive ethos, ensures that he consistently exceeds expectations. Technical Expertise: Web Development: Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, React, Express, NestJS, Next.js Mobile Development: Swift, Objective-C, React Native Blockchain & Fintech: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solidity, DApps, Smart Contracts Big Data & Databases: Hadoop, Elasticsearch, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, MongoDB Programming Languages: Ruby, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust, Erlang/Elixir Vision: To under-promise, over-deliver, and consistently exceed expectations. Ivan brings passion, precision, and innovation to every opportunity. Let’s connect if you’re interested in discussing cutting-edge technologies, new ventures, or exciting collaborations!

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Digital Twins / Resilient Cities Tech and Sustainable Finance / Sensei / Ecopreneur / Miami / Keynote Speaker

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Technology Entrepreneur and Web3 Expert

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Top 100 Blockchain Influencer 2019 | Advisor | Investor in AI, Web3, Gaming, Longevity | Speaker | Futurist | CEO @ BlockchainPR

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Fullstack Web & Blockchain Developer